Treating Mold and Algae on Fence Panels
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- Today, Aubrey teaches us how to remove stubborn mold and algae from fence panels, before painting. The video gives step by step instructions on the processes and tools required to complete the task
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Please do loads more videos, your presentation is so easy to follow and straight forward! Just like having a lovely Dad telling you the right way to do everything 💜
wow, thank you Sharon for your really kind comment. More video`s are in the pipeline 😊
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating thank you Aubrey. You videos help people, and I appreciate your wonderful advice.
I've just painted 25 fence panels , in record time ! my method of application was a yellow car cleaning sponge ,as the sponge shaped itself to the contours of each panel,so use a sponge (not a brush ) to apply the bleach solution itll be quicker ¡¡¡¡¡ (each 6ft x6 ft panel took about two &half records on radio I was listening too ) cheers 2 u !
Thanks for this tip, my garden is on a slope so very tiring working on fence, the sponge was a dream and very quick to apply bleach solution.
I thought Les Dennis would have a bigger house
Once again, fascinating. I'm signing up for a P&D course at my local tech college 😊
I used a jet wash on mine, worked a treat in getting the algae off
It comes back after a while. Plus, too powerful a jet will strip away the top of the wood.
Bleach and water in a pump action sprayer is what i use. Minimal cost, minimal effort. Works a treat.
Thank you for this, brilliant help, and saves me scrubbing.
You're welcome Katrina 😊
A nicely produced video.Bleach certainly works well,as does a solution of Jeyes fluid.But it is very time-consuming if you have a lot of fence panels as I do.Some years ago I came across a very effective product called ProKleen.It is far more gentle than bleach,and you do not have to use a scrubbing brush.You simply spray and it kills the moss and algae.It becomes a sort of white powder after a day or so,and largely disperses by natural weather conditions.I am currently preparing my long fence for some treatment,and am killing off any green stuff before re-coating with Roxil.The bleach is of course cheaper,but at 4x 5litre containers for £29 it is safe,effective and less time consuming.It is also diluted,so goes a long way.
Thanks for the tip. I dislike when there R all the products and hardware stores that U end up buying a million products only to store them. Household bleach is a standard product so it makes like easy and your can use it on inside cleaning too.
Great point Karen 😊
Or you can remove the alge far more effectively, and in a raction of the time, by spraying it off the fence (fully) with a Karcher. Works beautifully.
Does using a katcher flake off the paint
This solution costs at least £100. I can but bleach for 50p
Use Percarbonate of soda in a sprayer. Environmentally friendly non hazardous spray it and forget it. A week later good to for new stain.
Thank you for your informative video. So helpful.
Glad it was helpful! 😊
Fantastic video, very helpful! Thanks
I use patio magic just spray it on and a couple of days later is gone also use this on pacing slabs, block paving, roof tiles, ridge tiles
Chris 101 Thank You! I'm getting some
@@jeaniee.6283 Your welcome there are other makes to use similar ingredients, one is called Algon
Less back ache! Thanks 😊
For too long winded with a brush I used a pressure washer whole fence done in about 30mimutes
This is a very helpful video, thanks so much!
That is good to hear Mila, hope all goes well for you 😊
Great video.
Does this technique also remove the natural silver from unpainted fences?
The silver colour should remain. Suggest doing a small test area first.
Brilliant works really well.
That`s great news, good stuff 😃
Use a long handled small stiff broom for application, I find it easier.
Excellent video Aubrey 👍
I'm an old student of yours, Can you remember the machine from Barry college? I'm now running my own painting business now 🧑🎨
That is brilliant news, glad to hear you are dong well. I have fond memories of Barry College and the students 😊
I just use hot water with fairy liquid and a scrubbing brush. No problem.
Do you rinse the fence off before applying your fence treatment first, or paint straight on top of the bleached area?
Paint directly over the bleached area.
Would this method be good for cleaning wood patio decking?
It would certainly treat any mould that requires removing.
i have some metal gates to repaint and they have a load of green algae on them. can i use the same cleaning method onto metal gates before repainting them? any other preparation tips on painting my gates? i was going to use hammerite black paint. not used it before.
Hi Roland. Yes, wash down the gates using a bleach solution and a sponge wearing gloves. Leave overnight and rinse with clean water.
When dry, use a scraper to remove any loose or flaking paint. rub down the metal gates with a 120 grade abrasive paper to remove any loose paint, rust deposits etc. and provide a key for the paint.
Put paper or an old dust sheet under the gates before painting. Apply 2 coats of the Hammerite using a 1" brush. I normally use an old or cheap brush for this and throw it away afterwards because you have to buy their own brush cleaner to clean brushes and it is expensive.
Hope all goes well for you 😊
If I would use empty spray bottle and mix it up with bleach and water . Than just spay it , would that work ?
Far cheaper than buying Patio Magic. I have learned something here.
That is good to hear 😊
Thank, this summer I will start to pain my fence, and we have a mix of new panels and really old, I will use this technique before applying the paint, can you do a video recommending what to buy for stain, paint, into the fence? I am really confuse and not sure if paint with the brush or sprayed… Can you help? Still I have time to get some information . Thank you
Yes there is a wide range of coatings available for use on fence panels. I do like the Cuprinol Ducksback. Spray painting is faster but be very careful about the overspray as this can drift onto the neighbours property. I hope all goes well for you Elizabeth 😊
but would your fence paint stick/soak into a fence that has a layer of dried bleach over it?
Hi, the bleach does not appear to have any negative effects on the applied fence treatment. I have treated many fences over the years in this way and found no issues.
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating I am gonna give it a try, in the past i've just used water and scrapped off the green stuff when it's wet, it works but takes too long.
You should find this way much easier. Hope all goes well for you.
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Well my fence has a lot of thick green stuff, i had to scrape it off dry first and then 'wash it' took ages, made a mess. so i'll see what it's like tomorrow. I guess a pressure washer would be better.
Wow, you have got a mission on your hands there. It can get bad like that when there are loads of trees around blocking out the sun. Good luck for tomorrow.
Whatever you originally did to fence it came back,how long did that take
Thank you for this! Can you use the same method for a concrete wall? (It looks like a rendered exterior but it is actually filled concrete)
Hi Joe, yes this will work on a concrete wall. You can also purchase a product called fungicidal wash but the bleach solution will do much the same job. Good luck with this project 😃
Thanks mate 👍
Glad it was helpful 😊
Thank you
You're welcome 😊
If he’s Charging hourly rate , he must be earning a fortune?😂😂😂
Very helpful. Many thanks
I just jet washed mine
Patio magic no more to say.
Jetwash beats patio magic any day! 😆
I have vertical fence panels so do i brush on up and down or still side to side like you? I also have potoatoes
With the vertical Panels apply the bleach solution up and down 👍
You are a genius...
Thanks Brian.
Aubrey's Absolute Decorating any advice for removing textured wallpaper that has been heavily painted?
You could try scoring the surface with a paper tiger and soaking many times with hot water with a dash of washing up liquid. If this doesn't work you will have to fire up the steam stripper. Good luck with this Brian.
Aubrey's Absolute Decorating will keep you posted
Thankyou.
You're welcome.
I confirm this works, tried it and next day fence is rid of algae
Good stuff 😊
Hi
Would this work on the concrete gravel boards and posts ? 🙂
Yes it will 😊
why didnt you just use a pressure washer
Use jet wash
Thanks mate.
You're welcome! 😊
you say to use one part bleach to two parts water in the video but in reply to a question you say 1 part bleach to 3 parts water, which answer is correct ?
Hi Les, yes sorry about that. For most cases of mould on panels 1 part bleach and 2 parts water but a three to one mix can be used if the mould is only light and patchy. Hope all goes well for you 👍
Not a good idea if you have plants in your soil border. Me thinks..
Hey Aubs that’s a great idea! Hope you didn’t get any bleach on your lovely clean tee shirt! You never seem to have any paint splashes on you 😘
I must confess I keep a clean shirt to one side for when I am making a video. More video`s coming soon Kathy. Hope all is well on the decorating front 😊
Another top tip there my friend 😂
don't you have to rinse it off after
I never do and it works fine Jack.
Our neighbour used to have a black cat .. ..used to 😅
Would this work for the same at the base of rendering
Yes, that should work fine 👍
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating cheers
How do you make the bleach solution? what are your measurement for it?
Hi Med, I used 1 part bleach and 3 parts water. You could used a jam jar or plastic paint kettle to do the measuring. Hope all goes well for you.
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating That's a 1.23 - 1.25% solution then.
Weak Jeyes fluid in a sprayer does as well and u can wash the plants after
Looks like Les Dennis from Family fortunes many years ago lol
How many percent say the bottle of bleach
25% bleach and 75% water, hope that helps.
Domestos is 4.95%
Will the bleach harm my creepers?
Yes it would be best if you could cover them with plastic sheeting to protect them while you carry out the work. Hope all goes well for you Barbara.
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Looks like the singer joe brown !😂
I thought it was Les Dennis at first glance
I thought that was Les Dennis@
Paul Daniels, now that's magic
Too slow !!
Bleach and water in a pump action sprayer is what i use. Minimal cost, minimal effort. Works a treat.
Thank you
You're welcome 😊
Bleach and water in a pump action sprayer is what i use. Minimal cost, minimal effort. Works a treat.